If you have been feeling tired, groggy and out of sorts even if you are sleeping in on the weekends to “catch up” on sleep—then you may be dealing with some serious sleep deprivation. Sleeping in all weekend isn’t the key to feeling better and it may actually be causing some unwanted side effects. The more that you know about the truth of catching up on sleep over the weekend, the better off you will be. Good sleeping habits are important and getting into a sleep routine is an essential part of a healthy overall body and state of mind. Remember to think twice about waiting for the weekend to accumulate all of that sleep you are missing out on over the weekend—it can really end up helping you look and feel your healthiest.